觖 (jué) - To be dissatisfied & to complain

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jué ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

觖 · jué

To be dissatisfied;

to complain;

to feel discontent;

to fall short of expectations.

To be dissatisfiedto complainto feel discontent

Usage highlights

DissatisfiedDiscontentComplainingFeeling discontentDissatisfied and resentfulDissatisfied with one's lot

Synonyms

  • 怨— to resent; to complain
  • 憾— to regret; to feel sorry about
  • 不满— dissatisfied; discontent

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt dissatisfied with the outcome (对结果感到觖望).
  • The performance fell short of expectations (演出令人觖望).
  • She expressed discontent with the arrangement (对安排表示觖意).

Collocations

  • Dissatisfied(觖望)
  • Discontent(觖意)
  • Complaining(觖诉)
  • Feeling discontent(怀觖)
  • Dissatisfied and resentful(觖怨)
  • Dissatisfied with one's lot(觖禄)

Idioms

  • Dissatisfied and resentful(觖望怨望)
  • Feeling discontent and complaining(觖意而诉)
  • Falling short and feeling dissatisfied(功成觖望)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • Often used in literary contexts to express subtle forms of dissatisfaction or falling short of ideals.
  • The character contains the 'horn' radical (角), suggesting a connection to ancient ritual objects or measurements.

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